Jailton Almeida says his coaching camp was tougher than UFC 283 win over Abdurakhimov
RIO DE JANEIRO – Jailton Almeida beat Shamil Abdurakhimov with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC 283 at Jeunesse Area in Rio de Janeiro.
Have a look contained in the struggle with Almeida, who stayed excellent within the UFC and received for the twelfth straight time.
Shamil Abdurakhimov vs. Jailton Almeida
Jan 21, 2023; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Jailton Almeida (blue gloves) reacts after the struggle in opposition to Shamil Abdurakhimov (crimson gloves) throughout UFC 283 at Jeunesse Area. Necessary Credit score: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports activities
Outcome: Jailton Almeida def. Shamil Abdurakhimov via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 2:56
Up to date information: Almeida (18-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC), Abdurakhimov (20-8 MMA, 5-6 UFC)
Key stat: Almeida was the largest favourite on the cardboard at practically 10-1 and outstruck Abdurakhimov 89-3, together with 45-1 in important strikes.
Almeida on the struggle’s key second
Jan 21, 2023; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Shamil Abdurakhimov (crimson gloves) fights Jailton Almeida (blue gloves) throughout UFC 283 at Jeunesse Area. Necessary Credit score: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports activities
“I didn’t really feel (his first large punch) that a lot. His hand wasn’t that heavy. I didn’t lose something (when he hit me). … I got here to struggle three rounds, however I spotted by the second spherical, he was beginning to get fatigued. I noticed a possibility and I completed the struggle.”
Almeida on preventing a ranked opponent
Jan 21, 2023; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Shamil Abdurakhimov (crimson gloves) fights Jailton Almeida (blue gloves) throughout UFC 283 at Jeunesse Area. Necessary Credit score: Jason da Silva-USA TODAY Sports activities
“I used to be holding again to begin with, however I didn’t discover it that tough. The camp was tougher than the precise struggle.”
Almeida on what he needs subsequent
“I’m a extremely down-to-earth fighter. I’m not going to name anybody out. I simply want the bosses to try this for me. … I’ll keep at heavyweight. I don’t have anybody to name out now, however I undoubtedly need to go up the ranks.”
To listen to extra from Almeida, try the video of the total post-fight interview above.
For extra on the cardboard, go to MMA Junkie’s occasion hub for UFC 283.
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